Now I know it's hard to say whats best, but I've read Lucid Dreaming: A Gateway To The Inner Self, and Adventures Beyond The body and I'm now reading Astral Dynamics
Are the any other books I should check out that people think are better then these above?
Depends on what you are looking for.
Robert Bruce and Robert Monroe have good books relating to projection, excelling in differnt ways.
Thomas Campbell and Charles Tart have some interesting books relating to the nature of reality and metaphysics in general, with OBE as a central theme.
Quote from: Stillwater on January 26, 2011, 20:17:12
Depends on what you are looking for.
Robert Bruce and Robert Monroe have good books relating to projection, excelling in differnt ways.
Thomas Campbell and Charles Tart have some interesting books relating to the nature of reality and metaphysics in general, with OBE as a central theme.
what seems to have the best info for each Robert Bruce and Robert Monroes books?
thank you btw
Off the top of my head... the books I've read that I've liked the most and got the most out of where:
"Astral Projection and the Nature of Reality" by John Magnus
"Astral Projection for Beginners" by Edain McCoy
"Flying without a Broomstick" by D.J. Conway <-- you've gotta ignore some of the religious connotations in the last two listed here. :)
ummm... that's all I can remember for now.
I'm currently reading "Secrets of the Soul" by William Buhlman, and loving it so far... but I'm only one chapter in.
Quote from: NickisDank on January 27, 2011, 04:43:11
what seems to have the best info for each Robert Bruce and Robert Monroes books?
Look up the Book Reviews Forum.
Quote from: Pauli2 on January 27, 2011, 09:35:43
Look up the Book Reviews Forum.
Off-Topic:
You don't need to be always directing people to another threads just because the information is already there, I believe there's no rule saying people can't discuss/say the same thing on different topics am I right?
If you don't feel like giving the information in the new thread then why not let other people do it? I'm just saying this because you did the same recently in one of my posts now I see it again, if this is frequent I think it should be pointed out, no disrespect.
On-Topic: My favorite book's so far are (if I'm not forgetting about on or another):
Osho- Book of the man
Robert Monroe- Journeys Out of the Body
I should probably mention that I didn't read Far Journeys and Ultimate Journey by Robert Monroe yet. People tend to say they are better than the first, and I have no doubt about that. I'll even start reading Far Journey today. :-)
Quote from: Micael on January 27, 2011, 11:57:22
Off-Topic:
You don't need to be always directing people to another threads just because the information is already there, I believe there's no rule saying people can't discuss/say the same thing on different topics am I right?
If you don't feel like giving the information in the new thread then why not let other people do it? I'm just saying this because you did the same recently in one of my posts now I see it again, if this is frequent I think it should be pointed out, no disrespect.
I'll just note this quickly...
It's okay to link to other resources on the site if you feel that a poster will benefit from them.
However, with that said, you're right in the fact that NickisDank is looking for personal opinions on what people think are the best books and what you'll find on the Book Reviews forum are personal opinions from just a single person on a single book or series of books.
So while I think pointing NickisDank to the Books Review page probably doesn't help much... it also doesn't hurt. :)
I'd also like to encourage people to use the Forum Search feature. It's really handy for stuff like this. ;)
QuoteOsho- Book of the man
I've never even heard of this one... could you provide a quick synopsis of why you think it's helpful?
QuoteRobert Monroe- Journeys Out of the Body
I should probably mention that I didn't read Far Journeys and Ultimate Journey by Robert Monroe yet. People tend to say they are better than the first, and I have no doubt about that. I'll even start reading Far Journey today. :-)
My understanding is that the first book is fully of his theories and ideas as they were back when he first started projecting. The best one, in my opinion is his last book, because it has his most up-to-date information. A great read. :)
I wanted to add that it depends on what Nicky's looking for. Techs to get out, ideas about what is going on, ideas on what to do when you're out? Because there is a virtual treasure box of work out there, but it depends on where you're at and what your interest may be.
Quote from: Xanth on January 27, 2011, 12:20:48
So while I think pointing NickisDank to the Books Review page probably doesn't help much... it also doesn't hurt. :)
It's unnecessary, probably 95% of the people that participate on forums know how to do their search's (at least inside the forum in question). That being said constantly telling people to go see some other thread somewhat takes the focus from the discussion taking place, which in my opinion it doesn't hurt but it's just not nice. :|
Quote from: Xanth on January 27, 2011, 12:20:48
I've never even heard of this one... could you provide a quick synopsis of why you think it's helpful?
Well I've read it a couple of years ago.. not that much but since I'm 17, you can see where two or three years would take me to.. so I don't wanna be inaccurate about it.
As far as I can remember this book talks about individuality, freedom and spontaneity a man should pursue (in his vision).
Probably it's not on my all time favorites anymore but has I don't have that many books read to choose from this seems like a fair choice as it was LIFE changing at that time.
I'll leave you with the beginning of the official synopsis and the the recommendation to go search for any of his videos to better understand the nature of what he teaches. If you go check any of them out I would be happy to hear your opinion about it. :)
My vision of the new man is of a rebel, of a man who is in search of his original self, of his original face. A man who is ready to drop all masks, all pretensions, all hypocrisies, and show to the world what he, in reality, is. - Osho
Quote from: Xanth on January 27, 2011, 12:20:48
My understanding is that the first book is fully of his theories and ideas as they were back when he first started projecting. The best one, in my opinion is his last book, because it has his most up-to-date information. A great read. :)
Yah he seems a little unsure about some theories or experiences that he lets out. I'll definitely read the Ultimate Journey when I'm done with Far Journey!
Thanks for all the replies guys
So far it looks like Robert Monroes first book is what im about to get next and then Astral Projection and the Nature of Reality, I really like Astral Dynamics it just has me doing a lot of back-tracking ATM
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Quote from: Royden1 on January 29, 2011, 03:44:19
The Best Book For me "The Help" by Kathryn Stockard.It was very well written and a very moving book about a town in Mississippi in the 1960's. I would recommend it.
SPAM. that book is not about astral projection :x
Both books by William Buhlman helped me: Adventures Beyond the Body and The Secret of the Soul. I did a workshop with him awhile back and found him very straightforward and intolerant of BS. He also spent extra time beyond the workshop to help those of us who had questions and help with technique. It's rare to get to know an author and where he or she is coming from, but being around him for 4 days gave his writing more credibility for me.
Quote from: DH on January 29, 2011, 16:35:43
Both books by William Buhlman helped me: Adventures Beyond the Body and The Secret of the Soul. I did a workshop with him awhile back and found him very straightforward and intolerant of BS. He also spent extra time beyond the workshop to help those of us who had questions and help with technique. It's rare to get to know an author and where he or she is coming from, but being around him for 4 days gave his writing more credibility for me.
Ya I loved adventures beyond the body thus leading me to now buy his second book! Thanks for your input
And I also ordered astral projection and the nature of reality, looks pretty legit
Quote from: NickisDank on February 02, 2011, 19:49:31
Ya I loved adventures beyond the body thus leading me to now buy his second book! Thanks for your input
And I also ordered astral projection and the nature of reality, looks pretty legit
It's a great choice!
Also, you can talk to John personally through his forum and facebook page too!
He's a very friendly guy. :)
Quote from: DH on January 29, 2011, 16:35:43
Both books by William Buhlman helped me: Adventures Beyond the Body and The Secret of the Soul. I did a workshop with him awhile back and found him very straightforward and intolerant of BS. He also spent extra time beyond the workshop to help those of us who had questions and help with technique. It's rare to get to know an author and where he or she is coming from, but being around him for 4 days gave his writing more credibility for me.
Buhlmann's books are worth reading. His first (ABTB) was the very one that actually helped me to get my first prepared and conscious exit - although I must add it was the very first I read about this topic at all.
Question: what does BS in "intolerant of .. BS" mean?
"Bull sh*t"
uhuhh... What? The BS? The Body Separation.
No wonder some of those older posts seemed a little malformed.
My own idea after some thoughts would be "Belief System(s)".
Which matches more or less Xanth's assumption. :-D
Quote from: DH on January 29, 2011, 16:35:43
Both books by William Buhlman helped me: Adventures Beyond the Body and The Secret of the Soul. I did a workshop with him awhile back and found him very straightforward and intolerant of BS. He also spent extra time beyond the workshop to help those of us who had questions and help with technique. It's rare to get to know an author and where he or she is coming from, but being around him for 4 days gave his writing more credibility for me.
My guess is that he's saying Buhlman is intolerant of male cow excrement, or, what Xanth said.
Quote from: CFTraveler on February 03, 2011, 10:09:45
My guess is that he's saying Buhlman is intolerant of male cow excrement, or, what Xanth said.
What she and he said!
Rudolph Steiner did a great job on anthroposophy, there are many awesome books by him. Here are some:
"Knowledge of the higher worlds and its attainment", 2010,
http://www.amazon.com/Knowledge-Higher-Worlds-its-Attainment/dp/1452804710/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1296747863&sr=1-3
"Intuitive Thinking As a Spiritual Path",
http://www.amazon.com/Intuitive-Thinking-Spiritual-Path-Anthroposophy/dp/088010385X/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1296747948&sr=1-3
Check out his section on Amazon, lots of great books:
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